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We Treat You Right

Genentech provides some of the most competitive, comprehensive benefits in the country. We believe in our employees. They deserve an environment in which they can excel, with the peace of mind that their families are in good hands. We provide a host of health benefits, financial plans, and other services designed to make life better - both at work and at home.

Health & Fitness

As a Genentech employee, choose from a number of health and medical benefits designed to make healthy living easier for you and your family.

Medical, Dental, & Vision

We offer four medical plans - three administered by United Healthcare and one by Kaiser Permanente. Each provides comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage as well as mental health and counseling benefits. We also offer two dental plans with Delta Dental and two vision plans via Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Fitness

South San Francisco employees have access to B34, also known as the ‘Hub', our free, on-campus fitness center. Genentech employees at other locations can be reimbursed for individual membership at local health clubs.

Health Savings Account

We offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Choice Medical Plan. This lets you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses and to save for the future.

Flexible Savings Accounts

We offer two Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) that let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent day care expenses.

Financial Benefits

Compensation

In addition to competitive salaries, we provide an array of compensation benefits. Cash bonuses, long-term incentives, and other rewards inspire great performance and allow you to share in the company's success.

Retirement

Our 401(k) plan offers a variety of investment options and provides up to 4% in company matching contributions. We also make an annual 401(k) contribution equal to 6% of your 401(k)-eligible pay.

Insurance

We help you plan for the unexpected. Genentech pays for basic life and accident insurance, and we offer a range of additional coverage options, including short- and long-term disability. Auto, home, pet, and long-term care insurance are available at reduced rates.

Your Commute

gRide, Genentech's employee transportation program, helps you get to and from work stress-free. Save time and money while supporting the environment.

GenenBuses, BART and Caltrain

Free GenenBus services run between the South San Francisco campus, the Glen Park BART, and the Millbrae Caltrain/BART stations during peak commute times. We also offer direct GenenBus service to campus throughout the East Bay and San Francisco.

gRide Rewards

If you work at the South San Francisco or Oceanside campuses, take advantage of alternative commute programs to reduce the number of cars on campus. gRide Rewards pay you $4 per day for not driving to work alone or $4 per passenger per day for carpool and vanpool drivers (up to $32 per day).

Time Off

We believe in dedication and hard work, but we also believe in balance.

Vacation

Genentech employees get 18 days of paid vacation each year, on top of a number of paid holidays, including our year-end shutdown.

Sabbaticals

If you've been with Genentech full-time for six years, you're eligible to take six continuous weeks off with full pay and benefits. It’s a good time to recharge, as you can see here.

Other Perks

Genentech provides a number of benefits to help employees focus on their daily work while maintaining good work-life balance.